NB: as of 23 September 2008, all new artSMart articles are being published on the site news.artsmart.co.za.

BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU
(article first published : 2003-11-17)

At one minute past midnight on the third Thursday of every November, over one million cases of Beaujolais Nouveau begin winding their way through a sleeping France to Paris, where they are packed for immediate shipment to various parts of the world in a worldwide race to be the first to serve the season’s harvest.

This year, Beaujolais Nouveau - one of the most exciting events on the wine lover's calendar – will make its way to South Africa. At noon on November 20, four Southern Sun hotels will simultaneously mark its arrival with all the bells and whistles that characterise this fun French tradition.

Complemented with a festival of French cuisine, this light-hearted and spirited wine will be on offer at the Beverly Hills in Umhlanga. Other hotels taking part will be Winelands Hotel in the Paarl Fanschhoek valley and the InterContinental Palazzo and the InterContinental Sandton Towers, in Johannesburg, until November 29.

“We are delighted to be brining this vibrant French tradition to South African shores and into our Southern Sun Hotels. Prepare yourself for a culinary extravaganza!” concludes Dr Bill Gallagher, Food and Beverage Director of Southern Sun.